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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | MCAD | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,250 | 824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,998 | $43,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,998 | $43,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,718 | $10,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,016 | $27,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,210 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,384 | 885 | ||
| Admitted | 3,920 | 428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 48.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 1110/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,250 students vs. 824 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or MCAD?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 22.2% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($52,998.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Rose-Hulman than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($52,998.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Rose-Hulman ($27,031 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 62.4% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($10,910 vs. $17,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 8.9% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($30,210 vs. $27,729)
Rose-Hulman vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 226 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than MCAD (48.4%)
Rose-Hulman vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or MCAD? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MCAD and Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $42,700 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/